{"product_id":"uncovering-the-true-self-with-thomas-merton-sept-2027","title":"WEEKEND RETREAT:  UNCOVERING THE TRUE SELF WITH THOMAS MERTON (Sept 10 - 12, 2027)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: MatrixBook; color: #540000;\"\u003eRev. Sylvia Grevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThis weekend will explore Thomas Merton’s understanding of the True Self, setting apart ordinary noise and demands, and offering time for silence, prayer, reflection and companionship. Merton teaches that beneath the roles we perform, the expectations we carry and the anxious self we construct, there is a deeper identity hidden in God’s love. This True Self is not something we achieve; it is something we receive, discover and learn to trust. Come as you are, with your questions, weariness, hopes and desire for renewal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe first session for all Weekends Retreats begins at 7:30pm on the Friday. Participants are encouraged to attend Vespers at 6:30pm, followed by dinner, if possible. The final session for each weekend will conclude at 11:30am on the Sunday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ePlease be reminded that we can not guarantee the availability of rooms at the Monastery Guesthouse during this event but other accommodation options are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ePlease take note that if you are doing the bank transfer payment option, payment must be received within 7 days, otherwise, this order shall be cancelled.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou can also call the Visitor Centre at 9654 8056 with your credit card ready so payment can be processed on our end.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor strict compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e- Ticket cancelled 7 days prior to the event = full refund\u003cbr\u003e- Ticket cancelled within 7 days of the event = 50% refund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe customer shall comply with all Government (Federal and State) requirements for entry into Western Australia or to access the New Norcia premises, event or service. Where the customer does not so comply, and cancels or is unable to access the New Norcia premises, event or service, the customer shall forfeit any and all monies paid.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NNIBS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41134461386798,"sku":"retreat","price":380.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1189\/3492\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-07143643_1f6f9e22-2c9e-4d17-8dc2-70c6eeb5f8cf.png?v=1788766704","url":"https:\/\/shop.newnorcia.com.au\/products\/uncovering-the-true-self-with-thomas-merton-sept-2027","provider":"New Norcia Museum Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}